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Uber has released its lost and found list and it's just as unusual as previous years.

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Good morning. Uber has released its lost and found list and it's just as unusual as previous years.


Phones top the list with more than 1.7 million left behind, however it's the unique items that drew our attention.


A chainsaw, 10 live lobsters, a mannequin head with human hair and a turtle all made the top 50 'unique' list. If you're the person who left behind the live lobsters, we have a lot of questions for you.


All the headlines and more below...

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Aussies are facing rising electricity bills

  • Australian households now spend over $300 quarterly on electricity as both major parties propose relief measures. LINK

  • The ASX experienced its most volatile quarter since 2020 whilst younger investors pursued bargains and older investors sought defensive assets in FY25. LINK

  • Australia's gender-segregated workforce is reducing productivity across traditionally male and female-dominated industries. LINK

  • Australian industry super funds lost $750,000 to hackers due to outdated cybersecurity systems. LINK

GLOBAL NEWS

Trump raises tariffs on China to 145%

  • Trump has implemented a 145% tariff on Chinese imports whilst allowing a 90-day pause for European trade negotiations. LINK

  • Chinese exports increased by 4.4% in March as businesses rushed shipments before Trump's new tariffs took effect. LINK

COMPANY NEWS

Prada’s bold move: Versace returns to Italian hands in US$2.2B deal

  • Prada has finalised its US$2.2B acquisition of Versace following delayed approvals amid US-China trade tensions. LINK

  • Canva has launched an AI-powered spreadsheet tool while boosting annual revenue past $3B. LINK

  • Google laid off hundreds of employees in its Android and Pixel units following a voluntary exit program. LINK

  • Shein has received UK regulatory approval for a London IPO whilst awaiting Chinese authorities' clearance. LINK

  • Star Entertainment's board rejected Bally's chairman's bid for majority ownership. LINK

  • OpenAI has countersued Elon Musk for harassment amid disputes over its profit status. LINK

  • Tesla has halted orders for two US-made models in China as trade tensions escalate between the US and China. LINK

  • BHP faces union legal action over alleged stalling of pay negotiations with WA iron ore workers. LINK

  • China restricted Hollywood imports, affecting Disney and Warner Bros, amid escalating trade tensions. LINK

CHART OF THE DAY

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Editor’s Pick: Did these events happen in 2004, 2024 or both?

Draft Pick: Gout Gout wins 200m final to become national champion.

Odd Pick: Mum arrested for allegedly using electric dog shock collar on kid.

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